THERMOFLECT; Thermoflect increases the heat retention of a sleeping bag by around 11 %. Thermoflect is our solution to heat loss due to body radiation. Thermoflect is an ultra-light, ultra-soft, breathable scrim with the unique ability to reflect body-heat. THE TRAPEZOIDAL FOOT SECTION; Experience has shown that the trapezoidal cut provides the ultimate foot space. In a normal sleeping position, the feet do not poke the insulation outward, avoiding cold spots. There is also enough room to store a shoe bag or extra clothing. A third chapter would be Isbjorn in Heimdal / Norway, and I think there is also a last French production (Valandré, Wilsa, Lestra and Ardelaine) but that's it, as far as I am informed. And Cumulus down bags in Poland of course with civil lightweight stuff. At GearFreak.uk we have gathered a large selection of quality gear. You will find some of the largest and most well-known brands. We sell over 400 brands and have more than 30,000 products. We are very proud to be a Premium dealer of 5.11, and in addition you will find brands such as Gerber, The North Face, Suunto, Klymit, Seeland, Trangia, Mil-Tec and many, many more. Whatever equipment you need we have provided an exclusive selection of gear from awesome brands in all categories. OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE OUR BUSINESS The military modular system uses 2 bags: a lighter "patrol" bag (down to 0°C) and a medium-weight cold weather bag (down to -15°C) which combine for extreme cold (down to -30°C, but a total weight of nearly 3kg). Scramble's recommended "modular" system uses 3 bags, is lighter and more flexible (better in hotter, arid conditions, yet still good down to -20°C and likely -25°C, the extreme combination weighing just over 2kg).

Great products and quality throughout a must for keeping warm in cold conditions both bags bought are large and im 5ft 11 with plenty of room for kit and movement The "simple" Carinthia bivvy bag is surely the best bivvy bag in the world. But may be a bit pricey if bought new for civil use, what depends on the personal income and interest of course. And it is compared to the Snugpak SF bivvy bag pretty heavy, although it isn't heavy compared to other GoreTex military bivvy bags.If not, and that's why the armies obviously prefere that system, it's easier to put just the Tropen (or the not issued Brenta with warmth collar) into the Defence 4, what also can be done in a snow storm directly in the open because that's possible in a few seconds. As you see, there is indeed a difference between usual stuff and the best and newest European and US developments! The details make the difference. In the end the question is, if you are protected enough against snow, for example under a tarp or in a tent, if you need to put the SF1 between SF2 and bivvy bag. If yes, the Snugpak SF system is surely the better choice. The Defense 4 comes from the military sector and is one of the best-selling 3-season sleeping bags in its class. It is characterized by the center zipper and an extremely robust and waterproof outer material. The zippered cover flap protects against wind and moisture and the integrated zipper warming strip additionally prevents heat loss. The outer shell is a super-light, highly resistant, microfibre nylon with a fine microporous coating which makes it water-repellent. There is a generous draft tube on the inside of the zipper to prevent heat loss at the zipper. The delivery time varies greatly depending on the service you have selected and which country you are in, but please see below for a guide. The countries are just examples, as a general rule the delivery time is longer if you are further from the Latvia.

Customer Value Price (CVP). We then make an honest appraisal of the maximum price we would be willing to pay for the item (and we're mean). So if we'd pay 80% of its RRP our CVP score would be 8/10. As an inner bag, down is superb. If you can guarantee arid conditions (deserts, Himalayas, arctic etc.) then down is the way to go, but for the UK and northern Europe, not so much and you literally have to factor in a daily thermal performance loss for down in wet conditions (regardless of hydrophobic patches to an insoluble problem).Temperature wise it is much higher spec than most of its competitors. It is sold as a 3 season bag but, has a comfort rating of -15C with an extreme rating of -35C. This is way outside the normal range for a 3 season bag and will happily let you camp into the winter! There are little details that might be interesting for the one or the other. For example the moskito net in the Carinthia Tropen. Or the different body sizes. The various British made Snugpak and various Carinthia models have little differences that can become important for a personal choice. Finally, we may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other lawful request for information we receive, or to otherwise protect our rights. The Defence 4 features a double zipper, so it can be unzipped from the bottom for ventilation when required. The top zip can be opened from the inside as well as outside (the bottom zip is outside only). Stitched to the side of the zip is a ribbon guide, which prevents it from snagging. The Defence 4 is the most non-snagging bag I've ever used - a superb (non-YKK) zip design.

G-LOFT ISO+ FILLING; Manufactured from high-quality bi-component polymers, the structure of G-LOFT insulation is in fact similar in many ways to high-quality goose down. The 3-dimensional crimping ensures maximum resilience and loft. Makuupussissa on kahteen suuntaan avautuva vetoketju. Ylempi avautuu liukumalla eikä jumitu - näin käyttäjä pääsee hyppäämään pussista ulos nopeasti tilanteen niin vaatiessa. Alempi toimii kuten normaalit vetoketjut, ja sen voi avata ventilaation lisäämiseksi. Construction is spot on with high quality fabrication and materials throughout. All of Carinthia’s products are manufactured in their own factories in Austria and Slovakia. Opinion The mummy shape: Here, the criteria of stuff size, weight, and warmth are most important. The tapered foot section reduces weight and stuff size. However, the main advantage is that there is increasingly less internal volume to keep warm from the knee downwards. The foot section should not be so small that the feet cause insulation layers to poke out. A trapezoidal foot section has proven to be ideal. A wedge shape, declining evenly in width from top to bottom, does not fit the body's true proportions.When it comes to sleeping bags, one brand that everyone should know about is Carinthia. Carinthia make very well regarded sleeping bags. Made in Europe to very high standards, Carinthia sleeping bags feature G-loft, which gives them a superb warmth to weight ratio whilst remaining highly breathable. On top of that, they are excellent value for money. Today we are comparing the specs of two of their best known synthetic-filled sleeping bags by doing a Carinthia Defence 4 vs 6 spec comparison. I have already added another of these bags to my collection for my son as he starts DofE this year. Summary

I have just spent a week in North Wales with this bag (April 2018), used along with a decent mat it will keep you warm all night. I woke up one morning and my damp clothes hanging to dry from the day before where frozen stiff, but I was toasty warm. The Defence 4 was designed as a modular sleeping bag. Some time ago, the U.S. and NATO forces realised that modularity was the way to go*, no longer did they provide an Extreme Cold Weather ("arctic") option, instead they provided a 3 season bag that could host a lighter 2 season (patrol) bag inside it. Doubling up, extended the range of the 3 season bag down into extreme sub zero temperatures. This explains the relaxed mummy-shape of the bag, which is important when hosting a lighter bag inside, as you don't want the outer to overly compress the inner bag's insulation; this would reduce its warmth and thus defeat its purpose (this is precisely what would happen to additional insulation inside a bag like the well regarded Aurora III). The combination of sleeping bags we recommend are intended to work together enabling their user to carry only what is likely to be necessary for each trip. This combination will work from the arid to the tropical and down into frostbite territory. It uses a mix of synthetic and down insulation, with the down bag always on the inside (except in conditions where warm dry weather is predictable and persistent). We don't recommend using this bag without some form of over-head shelter, as although it's practically waterproof, prolonged precipitation will overwhelm it.

CARINTHIA Defence 1

No Idea about prices in the US or Norway, but looked up for Germany I have here a pretty interesting calculation: